Song Joong Ki recently appeared in the Netflix original film entitled ' My Name is Loh Kiwan '. In this film, Song Joong Ki plays Loh Ki Wan who is the main actor. Loh Ki Wan is said to be a North Korean defector. He fled his country to fight for a free life abroad.
The film is also about his struggle to gain the right to live in Belgium. To achieve this, Loh Ki Wan faces a difficult life in a foreign country. He was also hit by a number of misfortunes, starting from losing his mother, having his wallet stolen, to being accused of injuring someone and ending up in prison.
However, Loh Ki Wan, with all his limitations, never thought of committing a crime. Today, someone who plays an important role behind the film 'My Name is Loh Kiwan', Director Kim Hee Jin, revealed interesting facts to the media.
In an interview conducted by Sport Chosun, Tuesday March 5, 2024 Director Kim Hee Jin said that the casting process for Song Joong Ki was not easy. " I first suggested casting Song Joong-ki seven years ago, but at that time, I received rejection. Of course, Song Joong-ki had many reasons, " said Director Kim Hee Jin.
Then Director Kim Hee Jin said the reason Song Joong Ki rejected it was because Loh Ki Wan's character had a mother who died because of him. Loh Ki Wan felt a great sense of guilt, experiencing difficulties with development because he had to survive in another country.
However, as time went by, the scenario changed slightly, which is what caused Song Joong Ki to change his mind. " I think changes to the script made him finally join our project, " said Director Kim Hee Jin.
He said, " Actually, it was a shame that Song Joong Ki refused seven years ago. When Song Joong Ki rejected it, this project was also automatically postponed ." Director Kim Hee Jin has made up his mind that only Song Joong Ki can play the character of Loh Ki Wan.
During this time Director Kim Hee Jin undertook other directorial projects. But one day Song Joong Ki contacted him again and said he wanted to see the 'Loh Ki Wan' script again. “ If it weren't for Song Joong Ki, 'Loh Ki Wan' might not have appeared in the world. ”
Regarding his determination to choose Song Joong Ki as the main actor in this film, Director Kim Hee Jin said, " I think 'Loh Ki Wan' is Song Joong Ki. The meeting with Song Joong Ki this time was on better terms than 7 years ago.
" He also added, " A lot of preparation was needed to be emotional in some scenes, but Song Joong Ki was amazingly prepared. " It turns out that behind the success of his acting in the film 'My Name is Loh Kiwan' Song Joong Ki has been preparing for 7 years to look his best.
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